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P980 LNA

1996 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 LNA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 134,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 126,373 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 126,373 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2008 113,621 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

only one horn button on steering wheel working n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 22 Dec 2008 113,621 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

only one horn button on steering wheel working n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 2 Nov 2007 99,781 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 99,781 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear set belts not checked due to child seats fitted

tyres fitted are not the reniforced type

Pass 25 Oct 2006 93,272 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 93,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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P980 LNA is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 116,449 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P980 LNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P980 LNA registered?

P980 LNA is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P980 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 LNA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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